Torrance County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Torrance County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 15,290. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Torrance County is 42.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Torrance County is $46,250. This is 26% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.7%. This is 94% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $145,100. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Torrance County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.5%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.